Synonyms for

Fallacious

Verb / fʌˈleɪʃʌs / Another word for fallacious — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Fallacious means based on a mistaken belief or unsound reasoning.

Synonyms & similar words

fraudulent deceitful unsound false misleading deceptive untrue inaccurate incorrect wrong faulty invalid flawed unsound bogus counterfeit fake fraudulent spurious specious deceitful disingenuous insincere

Example sentences

  1. The salesman's fallacious claims about his product were exposed by the customer's reviews.
  2. The politician's fallacious promises were quickly forgotten once he was elected.
  3. The teacher explained the fallacious reasoning behind the student's answer.
  4. The celebrity's fallacious statements in the interview caused controversy.
  5. The writer's fallacious arguments weakened the overall message of the article.

Quotes

  • The fallacious man listens to deceitful opinions.
  • Ignorance is preferable to error, and he is less remote from the truth who believes nothing than he who believes what is wrong and fallacious.
  • The fallaciousness of human opinion is never more apparent than when we contend with the opinions of others.

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